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The third annual UFV Safety & Security Sock Drive runs now through Friday, December 16. Donations of new socks, gloves, toques, underwear, and new or gently used coats are greatly appreciated to help those in need this winter. Gift cards for stores carrying these items are also very welcome. Clothing can be donated in sock … Read more
Construction Notice What do I need to know? Building D on the Abbotsford Campus will have Fire Alarm Verification testing from 6 to 8 am on Tues, Nov 22. There is a possibility the verification may extended past 8 am. Be aware that the fire alarm/bells may ring intermittently for about 10 seconds at a … Read more
As part of a six-week consultation, the University Secretariat invites the UFV community to submit collaborative or individual feedback on the draft Instructional Complaints Policy, please review the documents on the website below. Please distribute to others in your area, as appropriate. The procedures to this policy are also attached for information. Please submit your … Read more
Thank you to everyone who has supported this year’s UFV Employee Giving campaign in support of the United Way and UFV. All employees who make a gift to the United Way or UFV until Nov. 29 (Giving Tuesday) will be entered into the weekly prize draw. There are two prize draws remaining, taking place on … Read more
WARNING — Drug use is shown in video UFV’s Peace and Reconciliation Centre presents an 80-minute documentary film followed by a panel with special guests from the film. A group of misfits, artist, and drug users operate a renegade safe injection site in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside. Love in the Time of Fentanyl is an intimate … Read more
On behalf of the Academic Leaders, the Provost invites all UFV Employees to celebrate the year’s end and the new year’s beginning. Tues, December 13 Abby K180 2:30 to 4 pm Esposito Family Centre for Innovation & Entrepreneurship Thurs, Dec 15 Chwk — Gathering Place 3-4 pm Gathering Place For more information, contact Melinda Saretzky … Read more
As we approach the end of the Fall term, it’s important to remember we are in the midst of flu season and while we have progressed in the COVID-19 pandemic battle, BC’s health experts indicate influenza and other respiratory illnesses are on the rise. UFV remains committed to maintaining a healthy and safe environment for … Read more
To kick of Angel Tree, the Student Union Society will be hosting a Tree Lighting event in the Atrium of building S. The purpose of this Tree Lighting Event is to communicate information about Angel Tree and how you can get involved. There will be a speech from the President and coffee, tea and cookies … Read more
It’s holiday fun for everyone on December 3 at the 2022 UFV-FSA Holiday Dinner & Dance! Catch the holiday spirit as you step into a Winter Wonderland created in our very own Evered Hall. Enjoy winter-themed cocktails & mocktails, a holiday buffet dinner, and the company of your UFV friends old and new. Whether you … Read more
This new episode features Angela Chubak, a Japanese exchange student at UFV. She shares stories of her educational experiences in Japan, advice about mobile phones in the class, and her incredible singing voice! CIVL Radio, Spotify, Apple Podcasts https://open.spotify.com/show/15Z13c2O9aO9ZMGqXgotpZ For more information, contact Victoria Surtees at victoria.surtees@ufv.ca 12/10/2022
Help prevent illness! UFV’s Student Affairs office will be hosting a free flu shot clinic for students, faculty, and staff on November 17th at the Abbotsford campus, and November 24th at the Chilliwack campus. The clinics will run from 9am to 5pm with a lunch closure between 1pm to 1:30pm. Please make an appointment to … Read more
The Political Science department cordially invites you to a Politalk special lecture: The Struggle for Palestinian Rights at the United Nations. How did the international community come to recognize the Palestinian right to independent statehood as an indispensable element of a just peace in the Middle East? How did the United Nations try to reconcile … Read more
As the holiday season is fast approaching, Human Resources has been asked to clarify the upcoming the seasonal break. We are pleased to confirm that the university will close at 4:30 pm on Friday, December 23, 2022 and remain closed until Tuesday, January 3, 2023. On behalf of the HR team, we hope this helps … Read more
Join the Cascades in partnership with the Abbotsford Police department on November 26 for our Stuff-A-Cruiser toy drive in support of the Abbotsford Regional Hospital pediatrics ward at our men’s and women’s volleyball games. The men’s game kicks off at 5pm with the women’s game to follow at 7 pm. Drop off a new unwrapped … Read more
The new Centre for Philosophy for Children (CP4C) invites you to learn more about philosophy for children at our introductory workshop where you’ll: Gain tools to help develop children’s thinking skills Demonstrate a community of philosophical inquiry dialogue Practise facilitating a dialogue Develop tools to create independent lesson plans Examine sample lesson plans Registration required: … Read more